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#tappnews 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗮: 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀From April 4 to 21, 2025, we conducted Field Day functions for the TRANSFORM Project across Ndolera, Chibvala, Mvera, and Nachisaka EPAs in Dowa District. Held under the theme “Agricultural Diversification is Key to Improved Nutrition, Income, and Climate Change Resilience,” farmers showcased a variety of initiatives they are undertaking through the project. These included seed multiplication, conservation agriculture fields, local nutritive dishes, value-added products, passed-on goats, and dairy farming.Speaking at one of the events held in Njere Section, Mvera EPA, Senior Group Village Headman (SGVH) Chiudza urged farmers to adopt climate-smart agriculture practices, particularly ulimi wa m’taya khasu, a method that has proven resilient even during extended dry spells in the area.Similarly, in Chibvala EPA at Mtengowanthenga Section, SGVH Basiketi cautioned farmers against selling their harvests prematurely to roaming vendors. "This undermines your hard work," he warned, urging them to first budget for household food needs and then sell any surplus collectively as farmer groups. By doing so, he explained, they can bargain for better prices and ultimately earn higher profits, as promoted by the project.In Ndolera, the Dowa Chief Agriculture Officer delegate, Miriam Njolomole, advised farmers to sustain the knowledge and practices gained through the project. "Whatever you've learned from this project must continue even after its completion. You are the custodians of this knowledge," she said.Field Day functions offer farmers a valuable opportunity to exchange knowledge, showcase innovations, and learn from each other. Mr. Emmanuel Chikuse Bisaye , one of the farmers in attendance in Mvera EPA, expressed his satisfaction with the event, particularly appreciating the local nutritious dishes that were showcased. He noted that these dishes would help improve household nutrition and diversify family diets, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes in the community.The TRANSFORM Project is being implemented by TAPP with funding from the Royal Norwegian Embassy through Norwegian Church Aid Malawi (NCA-DCA).#tappmalawi #FieldDay #AgriDiversification #TRANSFORM #Dowa #Malawi @ ... See MoreSee Less

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Tipindule Farmers Club, a local farmers' group in the Nachisaka EPA in Dowa, is gaining popularity within its community for producing high-quality, delicious peanut butter. Established on September 27, 2022, the club started as a Farmer Field School (FFS) with just 10 members. Tipindule Farmers Club Sees a future in Peanut Butter Making The FFS program, part of the TRANSFORM Project, employs a collaborative learning approach that allows farmers to experiment, solve challenges, and make informed decisions for sustainable and profitable agriculture. ... ... See MoreSee Less

Tipindule Farmers Club Sees a future in Peanut Butter Making - Trustees of Agricultural Promotion Programmes

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By integrating goat distribution with capacity-building, the program embodies a forward-thinking vision: breaking cycles of poverty, fostering gender-inclusive growth, and cultivating self-reliance. Ultimately, it aims to reshape livelihoods, ensuring communities thrive through resilience and entrepreneurial opportunity. Dowa Farmers Gain Business Skills Through TAPP and Mentors International Partnership TAPP, in collaboration with Mentors International, is driving a visionary initiative in Nachisaka and Chibvala EPA in Dowa, Malawi.... ... See MoreSee Less

More Than Just Goats - Trustees of Agricultural Promotion Programmes

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#tappnews 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴Tipindule Farmers Club, a local farmers' group in the Nachisaka EPA in Dowa, is gaining popularity within its community for producing high-quality, delicious peanut butter.Established on September 27, 2022, the club started as a Farmer Field School (FFS) with just 10 members. The FFS program, part of the TRANSFORM Project, employs a collaborative learning approach that allows farmers to experiment, solve challenges, and make informed decisions for sustainable and profitable agriculture. As an FFS, the group conducted several experiments such as how to combat soybean rust as well as how to produce efficient organic manure. Their success in implementing these experiments laid the foundation for their transformation into a farmers' business club.Since its establishment, Tipindule Farmers Club has grown in both size and scope. On February 20, 2024, the club received a peanut butter-making machine from the TRANSFORM project, an input that has significantly boosted its income-generating potential. Today, the club boasts 35 members including 16 women, 12 men, and seven youth. Despite a setback in production due to a shortage of groundnuts caused by the giant rosette disease in 2024, the club has successfully produced 120 bottles of peanut butter and accumulated over MWK270,000 in savings. Additionally, funds continue to circulate among members.Looking forward, Tipindule Farmers Club is focusing on developing a strategic plan to address climate-related challenges and ensure a reliable supply of raw materials. With the knowledge and expertise gained from the TAPP under the TRANSFORM project, the club is poised to enhance food security, boost income generation, and create a sustainable future for its members and the wider community.The TRANSFORM project is being implemented by TAPP, with funding from the Royal Norwegian EmbassNorwegian Church Aid MalawiAid Malawi (N#tappmalawit#tipindulefarmerscluba#peanutbuttera#agribusinessr#transform##dowaF#Malawiwa #Malawi ... See MoreSee Less

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